Jill the Reckless by P. G. Wodehouse

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Author Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975
Title Jill the Reckless
Note Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill_the_Reckless
Credits Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Jill the Reckless" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to the humorous and chaotic life of the main character, Jill Mariner, as well as her interactions with other notable characters, including Derek Underhill and his mother, Lady Underhill. The narrative is characterized by a blend of comedy, social commentary, and romance, typical of Wodehouse's style. The opening portion of the novel sets the stage with Freddie Rooke, a friend of Derek, reflecting on a previous night’s festivities and their consequences while preparing for a difficult visit with Lady Underhill after a long journey. As Derek prepares to meet his mother, who is unaware of his engagement to Jill, a combination of tension and camaraderie unfolds among the group. As they navigate their relationships amidst Derek's apprehensions about his mother’s potential disapproval of Jill, the comedic dialogue and social dynamics create an entertaining atmosphere. The story hints at themes of love, family expectations, and social class, all wrapped in Wodehouse's signature charm and wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Love stories
Subject Poor women -- Fiction
Subject Musicals -- Fiction
Subject Broadway (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 20533
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 11, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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